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Philanthropic travel does have an important role, as indeed it may not be appropriate to offer hands-on volunteering...but if managed properly, the local expert builders can be employed via the traveler's donation as part of their trip fees, and guests can participate in the building project alongside the local experts, and even other members of the community, thus deepening and enriching the experience for the travelers.
In my experience, both philanthropic travel and voluntourism are great, and need to be managed appropriately to ensure that the local communities benefit.
Yours in Adventures That Count
Christopher Hill
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www.handsupholidays.com
Voluntourism - Why "Helping" Is Not Always Helpful
One of andBeyond's lodges is India. Top notch luxury safari outfitter andBeyond (see the company review in our Adventure Ratings) is known for its commitment to conservation and local community building. With burgeoning efforts in India coming to fruition in 2010, these guides are on the c...
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